Texas Pesticide Applicator General Study
Guide Questions and Answers 100% Solved
What is the full name and acronym of the federal agency that regulates pesticides: U.S.
department of Agriculture, Office of Pesticide Programs, Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and
Rodenticide Agency(FIFRA), Environmental Protection Agency(EPA) Environmental
Protection Agency
Which of the things below is not something the EPA must do before a pesticide may be marketed
in the U.S.? Approve each use, Assign a product registration number, Consult the Office of
Pesticide Programs. Consult the Office of Pesticide Programs.
Which two answers are penalties defined by FIFRA for applicators who violate the law? Civil
penalties when the violation is unintentional, Criminal penalties when the violation is
unintentional, Criminal penalties when the law is knowingly violated, Civil penalties when the
law is knowingly violated? Civil penalties when the violation is unintentional and
criminal penalties when the law is knowingly violated.
Does FIFRA allow prison terms for criminal(Intentional) violators? yes, up to 30 days for
private applicators and up to 1 year for commercial applicators.
,What are regulations? Interpretations of the law that have the force of law
What is meant by the term "reentry interval"? The time right after pesticide application
when unprotected workers may not enter the treated area.
Of the following statements about EPA rules on warnings to workers which is not true? Warnings
of pesticide application must be timely and appropriate, warnings of pesticide application must
be in the language understood by the workers, warnings of pesticide application must be given in
writing, warnings of pesticide application may be given verbally or in writing. Warnings
of pesticide application must be given in writing.
What is EPA's pesticide registration decision based on? EPA evaluation of test data
provided by the manufacturer.
If the EPA decides that a pesticide poses a risk to workers, what can the EPA do? Set
reentry intervals to restrict workers from entering a treated, set restrictions on formulation or
application rates, require verbal or written warnings to workers.
,If the EPA decides that a pesticide poses a risk to consumers, what can the EPA do?
Require longer pre-harvest intervals so pesticide residues will break down, set restrictions
on the frequency of application and rates, cancel or suspend use of the pesticide.
Which federal agency sets food tolerances for pesticides? EPA
Which federal agency enforces food tolerances for pesticides? FDA
What is the purpose of the tolerance program? To ensure that U.S. consumers are not
exposed to unsafe pesticide residue levels in food.
Which act is administered by EPA to manage all solid hazardous waste? Resource
Conservation and Recovery Act
How can triple-rinsed, used pesticide containers be disposed of? In an EPA-approved
sanitary landfill
What kind of pesticide standards does FIFRA allow states to establish? Stricter than
federal standards.
, Which agency administers the Hazard Communication Standard? Occupational Safety and
Health Administration (OSHA)
Pesticide applicators generate waste during normal work operations. Which of the items below is
not "regulated waste" under the Federal Resource Conservation and Recovery Act(RCRA)?
Triple-rinsed used containers, excess pesticide and pesticide dilutions, rinse water that contains a
listed chemical and cannot be used properly. Triple-rinsed used containers.
Regulations interpreting the Transportation Safety Act are contained in 49 CFR. What do these
regulations cover? All safety aspects of transporting hazardous materials.
What is the act SARA Title III designed to do? Inform communities of hazardous
chemicals in the area and provide for community emergency response plans in the event of an
accident.
What is an endangered species? A plant or animal that is in danger of extinction
throughout all of much of its range.
Guide Questions and Answers 100% Solved
What is the full name and acronym of the federal agency that regulates pesticides: U.S.
department of Agriculture, Office of Pesticide Programs, Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and
Rodenticide Agency(FIFRA), Environmental Protection Agency(EPA) Environmental
Protection Agency
Which of the things below is not something the EPA must do before a pesticide may be marketed
in the U.S.? Approve each use, Assign a product registration number, Consult the Office of
Pesticide Programs. Consult the Office of Pesticide Programs.
Which two answers are penalties defined by FIFRA for applicators who violate the law? Civil
penalties when the violation is unintentional, Criminal penalties when the violation is
unintentional, Criminal penalties when the law is knowingly violated, Civil penalties when the
law is knowingly violated? Civil penalties when the violation is unintentional and
criminal penalties when the law is knowingly violated.
Does FIFRA allow prison terms for criminal(Intentional) violators? yes, up to 30 days for
private applicators and up to 1 year for commercial applicators.
,What are regulations? Interpretations of the law that have the force of law
What is meant by the term "reentry interval"? The time right after pesticide application
when unprotected workers may not enter the treated area.
Of the following statements about EPA rules on warnings to workers which is not true? Warnings
of pesticide application must be timely and appropriate, warnings of pesticide application must
be in the language understood by the workers, warnings of pesticide application must be given in
writing, warnings of pesticide application may be given verbally or in writing. Warnings
of pesticide application must be given in writing.
What is EPA's pesticide registration decision based on? EPA evaluation of test data
provided by the manufacturer.
If the EPA decides that a pesticide poses a risk to workers, what can the EPA do? Set
reentry intervals to restrict workers from entering a treated, set restrictions on formulation or
application rates, require verbal or written warnings to workers.
,If the EPA decides that a pesticide poses a risk to consumers, what can the EPA do?
Require longer pre-harvest intervals so pesticide residues will break down, set restrictions
on the frequency of application and rates, cancel or suspend use of the pesticide.
Which federal agency sets food tolerances for pesticides? EPA
Which federal agency enforces food tolerances for pesticides? FDA
What is the purpose of the tolerance program? To ensure that U.S. consumers are not
exposed to unsafe pesticide residue levels in food.
Which act is administered by EPA to manage all solid hazardous waste? Resource
Conservation and Recovery Act
How can triple-rinsed, used pesticide containers be disposed of? In an EPA-approved
sanitary landfill
What kind of pesticide standards does FIFRA allow states to establish? Stricter than
federal standards.
, Which agency administers the Hazard Communication Standard? Occupational Safety and
Health Administration (OSHA)
Pesticide applicators generate waste during normal work operations. Which of the items below is
not "regulated waste" under the Federal Resource Conservation and Recovery Act(RCRA)?
Triple-rinsed used containers, excess pesticide and pesticide dilutions, rinse water that contains a
listed chemical and cannot be used properly. Triple-rinsed used containers.
Regulations interpreting the Transportation Safety Act are contained in 49 CFR. What do these
regulations cover? All safety aspects of transporting hazardous materials.
What is the act SARA Title III designed to do? Inform communities of hazardous
chemicals in the area and provide for community emergency response plans in the event of an
accident.
What is an endangered species? A plant or animal that is in danger of extinction
throughout all of much of its range.
